Geography

Ciego de Avila
Previously part of Camagüey Province. Its capital is Ciego de Ávila, which lies on the Carretera Central (central highway), and the second city is Morón, where rural traditions are deeply rooted.. The province has large reserves of underground water and many mirror‐like lakes, among which the
best known are the Laguna de la Leche and La
Redonda lake. There are other many splendid places in Ciego de Avila. Off the north coast of the province, some (cays) of the Jardines del Rey archipelago are being developed as tourist resorts, principally Cayo Coco and Cayo Guillermo.

MoronThe second large most important municipality
and also the oldest (1750). Located a few km far from
Cayo Coco on the north the city of Moron features 19th
century European architectural styles. Visiting the
monument to the "Moron Rooster" is a must for visitors
who have arrived in the city. The monument made by
the excellent sculptor Rita Longa, is the symbol of the
city also known as the "City of the Rooster".

Jardines del Rey (King's Gardens)Is the name of a
group of several islands off the northern coast of this
province. The best known Cayo Coco an island with an
area of 370 km2, the second largest in size after its
neighbor Cayo Romano with its 465 km2. The little
island of Cayo Guillermo (13 km2) is located west of
Cayo Coco and is considered to be the little sister of
Cayo Coco. Beaches, fauna, flora and an unspoiled
environment are all part of this isolated nook
protected from the hectic world. An endemic tropical
nature close to the Bahamas Channel with excellent
hotel facilities. It is an oasis of peace for nature lovers.